This episode of the Public History podcast looks beyond the Irish Brigade to the everyday lives of Irish-born Union soldiers. We dig into letters, pension files, class, money, and memory with historian Damien Shiels and why Irish Civil War service has long been misunderstood on both sides of the Atlantic. Listen to the episode.
The Wynning History website just crossed a big milestone: 11 years online and more than 1 million views. What began as a small personal blog has grown into a community curious about Pennsylvania’s past and its place in the American story. Here’s what’s next for the project—and for me. Watch the update.
Reflections on a busy year in 2024 with a huge thank you to you, dear readers, who have supported all of this! Let's share some stories from 2024, reflect on a memorable year, and get excited for new things happening in 2025! Read it all here.
A new project aims to tell stories of Pennsylvania's role in the American Civil War.